Its Just Different Podcast cover art

All Episodes

Its Just Different Podcast — 154 episodes

#
Title
1

She Got 3 D1 Offers Without Playing EYBL—Here’s What Worked

2

Prep School or Public School? A D1 Dad’s Honest Recruiting Roadmap

3

What Basketball Evaluators Notice Before You Score a Point

4

She Got the Offer. Will She Actually Play? | Texas Tech Coach Krista Gerlich

5

What Comes After AAU & What Parents & Athletes Should Focus on Next| Nike EYBL Coach

6

AAU Season Is Over: The 5-Step August Reset for Basketball Families

7

You Don’t Have to Score to Get Recruited — What D1 Coaches Notice

8

What Elite Basketball Parents Do Differently (From an EYBL Director)

9

Before You Pay for Another Camp or Trainer...Listen to This

10

The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make When Choosing a College

11

The Development Blueprint Elite AAU Parents Follow

12

Former College Athlete Could Have Quit.. Why Strong Mindset Is Important

13

More Exposure Isn’t Helping Most Athletes Get Recruited

14

Why Letting Your Athlete Fail Is The Best Parenting Move You'll Make

15

Coaches Don't Want HS Athletes (Not Like Before)

16

Most Athletes Get Overlooked By College Coaches (And Its Not Because of Talent)

17

Parents Are Chasing Exposure… And It’s Hurting Their Athlete

18

Most Athletes Don't Get Recruited.. Heres Why

19

Parents Are Focused on the Wrong Things (And It’s Costing Their Athlete)

20

Parents Are Getting NIL Wrong (And It’s Hurting Athletes)

21

The Transfer Portal Is Changing Basketball — Here’s What You Need to Know

22

Why Your Athlete Isn’t Getting Better (Even With Training)

23

Parents Chasing Exposure Are Hurting Their Athletes (And Costing Scholarships)

24

Why Your Child Isn’t Playing (And What Parents Get Wrong)

25

Parents Are Causing More Youth Sports Injuries Than They Realize (Heres Why)

26

Why Most Basketball Training Isn’t Helping

27

AAU Exposure Is Hurting More Athletes Than Helping

28

The Recruiting Advice That’s Costing Scholarships (Talent Isn’t Enough)

29

AAU Is Transactional — And Talent Won’t Save You (But This Will)

30

Most Parents Choose The Wrong AAU Team (And Here's Why)

31

The Lie Parents Believe About AAU Basketball (And Why Their Kid Isn’t Playing)

32

What AAU Basketball Isn’t Telling Parents (Right Team Matters)

33

We Almost Got AAU Wrong- What Every Basketball Parent Needs To Know (Team Matters)

34

The Truth About Raising a Successful Athlete (Without Burning Them Out)

35

NBA Star Jason Terry’s Blueprint for AAU: Development, Culture & College Recruiting

36

The Hidden Challenges of Basketball Recruiting Every Parent Should Know

37

How Dawn Staley Prepared Tiffany Mitchell for the WNBA — and Life After Basketball

38

5 Things Killing Your Athlete’s Confidence (And How to Fix Them Before AAU Season)

39

These Two Are Taking Over Girls’ Basketball: Jordan & GG Banks on Pressure, Prep School and more

40

Special Kay & the Nation’s Top Recruits — Two #1 Players. One ESPN Watchlist. Unfiltered

41

Youth Sports Pressure to Performance: Mental Game Tips for Basketball Parents & Athletes

42

Red Oak Lady Hawks: Building Leaders On and Off the Court

43

Argyle Basketball’s Winning Formula: Family, Culture, and Consistency

44

Building Culture & Confidence | Inside Denton Guyer High School Basketball (HS Tour)

45

Discipline. Defense. Dominance. | North Crowley Girls Basketball

46

Inside Mansfield Summit Girls Basketball | Coaching, Culture & Communication (HS Tour)

47

Why Junior College Might Be the Best Move for Your Athlete W/ Ashley Roberts

48

How I Built a Basketball Brand From Scratch | 2 Year Podcast Anniversary W/ Pod King David Shands

49

Group Training vs Private Lessons: What Your Athlete Really Needs W/Professional Trainer Coach Jazz

50

AAU & HS Basketball Prep: What Parents & Athletes Should Be Doing NOW (Not Just Staying Busy)

51

The Truth About JUCO Basketball W/ Howard College Head Coach: Why It Might Be the Best Path for Your Athlete

52

How High School Coaches Impact Recruiting More Than You Think W/ Head Coach Baker (D1 Alum Tx Tech)

53

Why High School Coaches Are Still Key to Player Development & Recruiting W/ HC Linson Ep.101

54

The 100th Episode: Game-Changing Advice for Athletes, Parents & Coaches

55

From Torn ACL , Transfers, and Journey to the WNBA W/ Professional Player Zay Green (Training works) Ep. 99

56

Player Development, Adversity & Recruiting Truths from SMU’s Jeremie Hart Ep. 97

57

From WNBA to Youth Basketball: Ashley on Player Development, Fundamentals &Finding the Right Trainer Ep. 96

58

AAU Season is Over… What Every Basketball Parent Should Do Next(Film matters) Ep.95

59

Why Junior College Might Be the Smartest Move (And Your Most Successful Yr) W/ Murray State HC Ep.94

60

JUCO, D1, or D2? Finding the Right Fit in College Basketball W/ D2 St. Marys Head Coach Val Huizar Ep. 93

61

JUCO Myths, AAU Mistakes & The Real Recruiting Game:(What Parents Get Wrong About JUCO Recruitment)

62

Maximize Your Exposure This July Live Period (How To Get Noticed By Coaches W/O Scoring 30) Ep.91

63

Why You Shouldn’t Overlook D2 Offers(The Level That Might Fit Your Athlete Best) W/TWU Asst Coach

64

From New Team to D1 Dream: Makenzie White’s Path to a Division I Offer (And Why It Worked) Ep.89

65

How To Help Your Athlete Get Recruited( It’s Not the Coach’s Fault) W/Pro Trainer & Dad Zoderick Green

66

Why Most Basketball Training Isn’t Real Development W/Professional Basketball Developer Charles Stoker Ep.87

67

Recruiting Tips Every Basketball Parent Needs to Know(Before the season passes you by) Ep. 86

68

How JUCO Shaped Their D1 Dreams (One Became National Player of the Year) W/ New Mexico JUCO Players Ep. 85

69

The Truth About JUCO Basketball (Why It Might Be BETTER Than D1) W/ Head New Mexico JUCO Coach Ep. 84

70

The Truth About NIL and College Offers W/Anthony Anderson University Of Houston Assistant Coach Ep. 83

71

Why Most Athletes Get Overlooked in 2025 (Wrong Fit, Not Lack of Skill) W/ Clemson Associate Head Coach Chris Ayers

72

McDonald’s AA & State Champ Coach Jordan Jones on NIL, Recruiting & Development

73

Development Over Exposure: Real Talk w/ Coach Leroy Grigsby on Training & Recruiting Ep.80

74

AAU Season Is Here.. Don't Make These Mistakes W/Ashley Roberts Ep. 79

75

How the Transfer Portal Is Changing College Basketball & What It Means For HS Athletes W/ Alabama Asst. Coach Love Ep. 78

76

The Realities of Youth Basketball & Recruiting w/ Coach Coop Ep.77

77

AAU Recruiting Mistakes That Cost Players Scholarships w/ National Evaluator Mike "Lefty" Simmons Ep. 76

78

How to Get Recruited & Pick the RIGHT AAU Team w/ Texas Elite Basketball Operations Kevina Lawrence

79

The Truth About AAU Basketball & Recruiting w/ 3SSB Director Katie Hensle Ep. 74

80

Cracking the Basketball Recruiting Code W/ Nike EYBL Director Earl Rooks: How to Get Noticed & Land Offers Ep. 73

81

AAU Basketball EXPOSED: The Wild West of Recruiting Revealed W/Joey Simmons Ep. 72

82

AAU Secrets: How To Get Recruited & Avoid Costly Mistakes W/ IFN Co-Director Mariqus Ep. 71

83

Unlocking JUCO: The Secret Pathway to D1 Success W/ Juco Paris Head Coach BC Ep. 70

84

The Truth About Recruitment W/Nebraska Omaha College Coach Ep. 69

85

Navigating High School Basketball: Coaching, Challenges, and Changes W/State Champion Donny Ott Ep.68

86

Navigating Basketball Recruitment W/ Baylor Womens Basketball Coaching Staff Ep.67

87

Recruiting Tips & Advice W/ Texas A&M Coaching Staff Ep. 66

88

Building Winners, Recruiting Tips & Learning How To Stand Out W/ UNT Coaching Staff Ep.65

89

Navigating Recruitment: Insights from SFA Basketball Coaches Ep. 64

90

Recruiting Insights W/Texas State Coaching Staff Ep.63

91

Understanding the Junior College Life W/ Collin College Head Coach Jeff Allen Ep. 62

92

Breaking Barriers W/#1 2027 In The Country Special Kay Ep.61

93

Rankings, Team Updates & More W/National Evaluator Jason Key Ep. 60

94

Mastering Recruitment W/Georgia Tech Coach Barrett: Tips for Parents, Players, and Coaches Ep. 59

95

Navigating Youth Basketball Recruitment W/Division I Alabama Coach: Insights from Coach Tennille Adams Ep. 58

96

Recruiting Insights W/ODU College Coach Jones: Finding Talent and Culture Fit in Basketball Ep. 57

97

How To Build A Winning A Winning Program W/Trinity Valley National Championship Coach Ivy Ep. 56

98

Breaking the Juco Stigma W/ Kilgore Head Coach Stephanie Williams: Why It's a Power Move for Athletes Ep. 55

99

Building a Winning Culture at Byron Nelson High School Basketball Ep. 54

100

Different Perspectives Within Recruitment With College Coach, Mom of MCDAAG & Athletes Ep. 53

101

Trailblazing Through One Of The Toughest Districts In The Country: The Cedar Hill Basketball Journey Ep.52

102

Legendary Talk: Inside the Heart of Lincoln High's Winning Tradition Ep.52

103

Building a Winning Culture: Inside 2x State Champs La Vega's Basketball Program Ep.51

104

New Coach, New School Same State Championship Mindset W/ Lancaster Girls Basketball Coaching Staff Ep.50

105

The Sacrifices No One Talks About: Athlete Success Stories Revealed W/ Professional Athletes Ep. 49

106

Breaking Barriers& Being A Pro W/ Pros Ep. 48

107

Success, Struggles & Survival W/High School Athletes Turned College Athletes Ep. 47

108

How to Build a Championship Culture in Youth Sports W/ State Champs & High Level Athletes Turned Coaches Ep. 46

109

The Secret To Success with Parents of Division I Prospects: Ep. 45

110

Real Talk with Parents of Division 1 Prospects: Stories, Struggles, and Success Ep. 44

111

The Transfer Portal Frenzy: Navigating College Basketball Moves W/ Current Division I College Coaches Ep. 43

112

True Potential Starts W/ You With Professional Trainers Ep. 42

113

The Art of Recruitment: Insider Tips from AAU Coaches Ep. 41

114

Divisions I College Coaches On Recruitment: Episode 40

115

Former UT Player Bre Taylor: The Role Of Mentorship In Athletic Development Ep.39

116

Back to Back State Champs W/La Vega Head Girls Coach Marcus Willis Ep. 38

117

Former Collegiate Player Turned EYBL Coach: Tay Hester Ep. 37

118

Division I College Head Coach Aaron Kallhoff: The Work Is In The Reward Ep. 36

119

WNBA Star Imani McGee Stafford: Impact of Basketball and Pursuing Multiple Passions Ep.35

120

Division I College Coach Steve Yang: Building Genuine Relationships in Recruiting: The Key to Success Ep.34

121

Building Your Brand While Building Your Game W/ Former Professional Player/Sports Analyst Ice Young Ep.33

122

From Hoop Dreams To Ownership. Goals W/ Former Collegiate Player Dr. Rees Ep. 32

123

Oldest Rookie In WNBA to Breaking Records W/Yvonne Turner Ep. 31

124

From College Star To D1 College Coaching W/ Utah State Coach Alexis Hyder Ep.30

125

Is The Transfer Portal Right For You W/ D1 College Coach Sarah Miles Ep. 29

126

This Game Don't Love You W/ AAU Director Rich Anderson

127

Small Town Kid Small Town Bucket W/ Saniya Burks Ep. 27

128

The Importance of Skill Building W/Social Media Mogul &Trainer Take Flight Ep.26

129

Select 40 AAU Director/Tournament Director Ruban Diaz: Evolving Landscape of Youth Basketball Ep. 25

130

Oklahoma State Commit Kennedy Evans: Be You They Will Adjust Ep 24

131

AAU Coaching & Training at the Same Time W/ Professional Trainer Rayvin Miller Ep. 23

132

No D1 offers to Breaking Records in College with New Mexico JC Aaliyah Holmes Ep. 22

133

Former Big 12 Player/Current Professional Player Katrina Pardee: Creating Your Own Destiny

134

Professional Shooting Coach BriAnna Garza- Millionaire In The Making Episode 20

135

Former Texas Tech/UCLA Player Japreece Dean: Overcoming politics and size to being a PRO

136

SFA Recruiting Coordinator Jordynn Hernandez: Juco to D1 to Coaching D1 Basketball #18

137

Impacting The Game Through Media W/ Sports Life Talk #17

138

Denver Women's Basketball Head Coach Doshia Woods: The Work Is The Work #11

139

Former TCU Basketball Player Adrianne Ross: Succeeding On&Off The Court

140

Former UT Basketball Player Joanne Allen-Taylor: Run Your Own Race #16

141

Professional Skill Enhancement Trainer Martinez Martin: Nobody Left Behind #14

142

Professional Basketball Trainer Sean Hardeman: If Your Good Enough They Will Find You W/Ball Hard Basketball

143

National Women's Evaluator Jason Key: Do Ranking Really Matter #12

144

Former Arkansas Basketball Player Amber Ramirez: Fit over Fame #10

145

Delegation Is The Name Of The Game W/Pass Tha Ball #9

146

On Your Own Terms W/Brooke Mccarty Williams #8

147

Does Playing On A Circuit Really Matter W/ Texas Tech Coach Erik Deroo #7

148

Get Out Your Feeling And Get In The Gym W/GrindHouseBasketball #6

149

There Is A Such Thing As OverTraining W/Ariel Atkins #5

150

W/O A Brace: Overcoming 3 ACL Tears to Playing Professional Basketball W/Kyra Lambert #4

151

Closing The Gap: Opportunities and Challenges in Youth Basketball W/ Alexis Burke #3

152

Dont Block Your Blessings: Recruiting Tips & Advice for Athletes and Parents W/ Nneka Enemkpali #2

153

Creating Your Own Narrative Through Relationships and Player Development w/ Amber Gregg #1

154

Podcast Intro